Illustrated booklet of Brazilian sign language for dentistry

This manuscript aimed to produce an illustrated booklet of Brazilian sign language (LIBRAS) booklet to facilitate the communication between dentists (and academics) and deaf patients during dental treatment and other healthcare promotion activities. A literature review was conducted to select signs,...

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Published inSpecial care in dentistry
Main Authors Santos, Rafaela Santos Dos, Corrêa, Vania Castro, Santos, Rita Correa Dos, Pereira, Fabricio Moraes, Corrêa, Davi Lavareda, Pinto, Cássio Gonçalves, Pedreira, Erick Nelo, Pedreira, Juliana de Borborema Garcia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2022
Subjects
health services accessibility
deafness
dental care for disabled
health communication
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Summary:This manuscript aimed to produce an illustrated booklet of Brazilian sign language (LIBRAS) booklet to facilitate the communication between dentists (and academics) and deaf patients during dental treatment and other healthcare promotion activities. A literature review was conducted to select signs, symptoms, and diseases related to dentistry expressed in LIBRAS; in addition, photographs were taken to illustrate and produce the booklet. The booklet (in PDF format) was made available on an open-access website and printed copies were freely distributed at the dental clinics of the Federal University of Pará. Learning of specific LIBRAS is extremely important to guarantee social inclusion and improve dental treatment of deaf patients.
ISSN:1754-4505
DOI:10.1111/scd.12722